Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education undertakings. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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