Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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