Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students 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 technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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