Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These online 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 numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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