Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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