Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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