Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are typically 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 issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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