Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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