Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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