Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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