Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in digital education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally 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 numerous topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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