Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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