Learn more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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