Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly 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 several topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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