Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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