Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free 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 e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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