Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand these open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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