Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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