Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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