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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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