Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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