Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students 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 several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education Software