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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education make it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students 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 quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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