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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally 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 a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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