Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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