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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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