Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free 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. There are several topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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