Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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