Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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