Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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