Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly 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 variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources