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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners 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 numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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