Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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