Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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