Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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