Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners 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 e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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