Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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