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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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