Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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