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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free 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 distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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