Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course University