Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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