Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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