Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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