Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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