Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are considering today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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