Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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