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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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