Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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