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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners 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 many subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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