Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically 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 several issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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