Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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