Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are free for students 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 e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education experiments. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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