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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically 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 a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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