Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly 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 institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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