Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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