Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online education make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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