Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are normally 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 lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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