Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education experiments. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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