Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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