Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to understand these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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