Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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