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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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