Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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