Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education experiments. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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