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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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