Learn more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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