Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education experiments. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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