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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are normally 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 issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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