Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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