Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the major 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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