Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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