Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning enable humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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