Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free 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 many issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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