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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in digital education technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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