Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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