Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology have enabled humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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