Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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