Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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