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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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