Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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