Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily 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 lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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