Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently 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 subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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