Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning enable students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically 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 several topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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