Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies 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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