Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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