Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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