Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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