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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are usually 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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