Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally 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 variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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