Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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