Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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