Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in digital education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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