Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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