Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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