Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open education ventures. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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