Find out more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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