Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC 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 several issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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