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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are free for students 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 issues that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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