Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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