Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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