Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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