Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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