Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in digital education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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