Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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