Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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