Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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