Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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