Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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