Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students 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 a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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