Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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