Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Macedonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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