Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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