Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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