Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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