Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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