Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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