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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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