Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses 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 quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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