Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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