Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee 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 MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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