Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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