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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually 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 issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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