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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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