Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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