Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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