Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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