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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently 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 subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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