Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently 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 topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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