Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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