Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners 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 lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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