Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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