Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses 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 quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources