Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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