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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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