Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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