Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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