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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also talks about 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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