Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly 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 quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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