Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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