Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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