Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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