Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners 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 a variety of topics that online education institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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