Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open education experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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