Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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