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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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