Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning are empowering people all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to understand these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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