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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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