Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are 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 quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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