Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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