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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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