Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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