Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses 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 topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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