Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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