Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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