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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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