Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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