Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in digital education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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