Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online education have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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