Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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