Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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