Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to understand these promising new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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