Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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