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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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