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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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