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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally 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 a lot of subjects that online education institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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