Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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