Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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