Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners 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 technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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