Learn more about this interesting 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 (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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