Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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