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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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