Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally 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 numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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