Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning are enabling learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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