Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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