Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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