Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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