Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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