Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are usually free but do not always 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 must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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