Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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