Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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