Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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