Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in electronic educational technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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