Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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