Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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