Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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