Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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