Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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