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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better understand these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also describes the 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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