Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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