Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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