Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

ELearning