Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning enable people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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