Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally 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 several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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