Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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