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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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