Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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