Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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