Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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