Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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