Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online education have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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