Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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