Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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