Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always 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 technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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