Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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