Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology enable humans all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners 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 subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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