Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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