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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online education have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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