Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are almost always free for students 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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