Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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