Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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