Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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