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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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