Find out more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners 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. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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