Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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