Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free 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 many issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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