Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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