Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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