Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning have enabled humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are 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 a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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