Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly 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 several subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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