Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning are enabling students all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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