Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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