Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to understand these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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