Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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