Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are mostly 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 quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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