Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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