Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online education have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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