Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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