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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies 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 institutions manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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