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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open 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. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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