Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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