Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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