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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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