Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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