Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in digital education technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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