Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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