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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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