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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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