Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the key 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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