Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally 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 quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like India to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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