Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning enable students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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