Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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