Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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