Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to understand these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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