Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are 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 a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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