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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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