Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand these open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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