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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online education technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free 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 subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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