Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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