Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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