Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for students 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 numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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