Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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