Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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