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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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