Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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