Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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