Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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