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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students 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 numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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