Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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