Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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