Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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