Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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