Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually 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 topics that online learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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