Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally 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 many topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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