Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative 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 institutions deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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