Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally 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 a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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