Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in digital education technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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