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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. People want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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