Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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