Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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