Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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