Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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