Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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