Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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