Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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