Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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