Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners 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 subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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