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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning have enabled learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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