Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bangladesh to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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