Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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