Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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