Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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