Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free 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 several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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