Learn more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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