Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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