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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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