Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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