Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free 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 quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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