Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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