Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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