Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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