Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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