Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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