Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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