Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational experiments. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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