Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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