Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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