Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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