Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are 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 many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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