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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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