Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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