Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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