Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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