Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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