Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically 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 variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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