Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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