Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally 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. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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