Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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