Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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