Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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