Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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