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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners 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 many issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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