Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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