Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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