Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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