Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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