Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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