Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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