Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the most important 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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