Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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