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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are usually free for students 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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