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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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