Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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