Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free 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 technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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