Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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