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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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