Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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