Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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