Learn more about this significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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