Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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