Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in online education are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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