Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not 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 learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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