Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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