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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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