Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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