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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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