Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses 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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