Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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