Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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