Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning enable people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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