Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in digital education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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