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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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