Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)