Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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