Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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