Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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