Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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