Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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