Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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