Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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