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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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