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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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