Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) Program