Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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