Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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