Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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