Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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