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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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