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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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