Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free 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 topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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