Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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