Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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