Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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