Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better understand these new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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