Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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