Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally 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 a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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