Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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