Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education experiments. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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