Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually 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 many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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