Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions 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 MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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