Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers 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 teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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