Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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