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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily 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 numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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