Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners 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. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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