Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. 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 issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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