Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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