Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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