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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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