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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs 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 a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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