Learn more about this exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education Resources