Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly 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 numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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