Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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