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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in digital education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently 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 variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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