Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily 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. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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