Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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