Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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