Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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