Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically 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 several subjects that online education institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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