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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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