Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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