Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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