Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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