Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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