Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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