Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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