Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for students 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 several topics that online education organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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