Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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