Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open education experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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