Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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