Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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