Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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