Find out more about the exciting 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 (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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