Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning enable students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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