Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the major 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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