Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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