Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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