Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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