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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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