Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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