Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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