Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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