Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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