Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also researches the most important 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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