Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online 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 several subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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