Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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