Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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