Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free 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 a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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