Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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