Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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