Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for learners 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 lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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