Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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