Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better grasp these important new open education experiments. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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