Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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