Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are generally 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 a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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