Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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