Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that elearning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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