Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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