Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOCs are 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 numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational ventures. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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