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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better grasp these open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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