Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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