Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning are enabling people all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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