Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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