Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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