Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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