Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning enable people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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