Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are mostly 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 subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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