Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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