Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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