Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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