Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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