Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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