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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open educational experiments. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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