Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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