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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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