Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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