Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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