Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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