Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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