Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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