Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are typically 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 numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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