Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are ordinarily 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 variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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