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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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