Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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