Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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