Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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