Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free 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 quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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