Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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