Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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