Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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