Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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