Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning are empowering humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education ventures. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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