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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open education undertakings. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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