Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are typically free but do not 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 subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education experiments. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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