Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly 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 numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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