Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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