Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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