Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these new open education experiments. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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