Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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