Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in digital education technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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