Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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