Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education make it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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