Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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