Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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