Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently 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 issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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