Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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