Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently 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 issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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