Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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