Learn more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not always 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 topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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