Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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