Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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