Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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