Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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