Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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