Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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