Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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