Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology are enabling learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily 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 organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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