Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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