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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning have empowered students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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