Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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