Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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