Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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