Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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