Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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