Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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