Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students 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 many subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers 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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