Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning enable students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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