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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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