Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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