Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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