Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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