Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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