Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning have empowered people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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