Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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