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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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