Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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