Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology have empowered students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners 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 quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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