Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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