Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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