Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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