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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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