Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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