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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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